Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport takes an average of 3 hours 23 minutes. The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, so it's 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport start from 00:50 — the first with Emirates. The last flight of the day is the 23:35 service with EgyptAir. Overall, you can choose from 76 weekly services between CAI and DXB.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if you have time.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between CAI and DXB:
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAI to DXB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport is ج.م. 6,932. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 11,437. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap flight tickets from CAI to DXB, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Got an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 49 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30 ºC and 42 ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14 ºC and 25 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from CAI to DXB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've locked in your flights from CAI to DXB, you'll need to find a place to stay in Dubai. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Desert safari tourism.
There's more than one way to get to and from Dubai. Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is an alternative. Look into the flight deals and timetables available from this international airport.
Complete your Dubai trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Dubai Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Dubai.
